My favourite “Summer in Dublin” look is the purple Halston Heritage dress (pictured centre and available at Brown Thomas, €592.55). And not just because of Sarah Jessica Parker who, as producer and star of the Sex and the City movie, used her investment in Halston to get their outfits into the movie. And you know how much we can’t wait to see THOSE outfits.

A maxi dress will certainly cover your knee and is a firm favourite of most fashionable femmes. While printed maxis have long captivated the bo-ho set, for this occasion I suggest going for a long dress in a solid colour.